To Harvest; To Hunt is a rich collection of writings that reveals how diverse peoples have valued and used natural resources throughout the history of the American West. Drawing on family letters; oral traditions; historical records; and personal experience; the book’s contributors offer readers new perspectives on the land they live on; the harvests they consume; and the natural resources they manage. Editor Judy Li weaves a tapestry of cultures and voices—from Pueblo tribes in the Southwest and Chinese fishermen in California to Mexican braceros in Oregon and Basque sheepherders in Idaho—as she details the region’s historical dependence on the land and sea. Otter; walrus; abalone; grasslands; timber; and water are some of the vital resources discussed by anthropologists; historians; and biologists in stories that tell how cultures struggle to adapt in changing environments. Acclaimed novelist John Nichols; environmental lawyer Charles Wilkinson; and essayist David Mas Masumoto are among the contributors to this collection. Spanning the last 200 years; To Harvest; To Hunt represents Native American; Native Alaskan; European; and Asian immigrants as varied in their perspectives as the landscapes the book describes. Students; scholars; and general readers will come to appreciate the region’s once-abundant resources and find this book an illuminating overview of the dynamic between people and the land.
#1148524 in Books 2012-06-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .40 x 6.00l; .60 #File Name: 087020422X136 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well written and an enjoyable read for descendants of any European ethnic group!By LarryVery interesting to even a non-polish reader! I love the translated memoir of Marciej Wojda! I read it more than once and enjoyed reading passages to my grandchildren so they could share some in the hardships and joys of those pioneers. I'm of German peasant stock. Proud of it! I actually laughed and took joy from Marciej's assessment of Germans. "...and you can see...that even among Germans there are good people; but very few; it's more than certain." I must admit there's more than a grain of truth in that statement knowing how the Poles were treated. A joy to read!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. excellent bookBy Robert UgowskiGood book. Gives a lot of information on what my grandparents had to do . Very good .1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. So good; I bought two!!By Cynthia M. PetreI found this book to be perfect for my needs--I've been researching my Polish family history in Wisconsin for years; and this is the first time I've found a book specific to my Polish ancestors who settled there. Kudoes to this author!
